July 4th, 2015

We went to Utah for the 4th and had a lot of fun! Darin and Rachel were so kind to let us stay with them. We miss them! It was so great to catch up and meet sweet baby Wesley.

We got to meet up with lots of friends. All of whom we miss dearly. I got to spend lots of time with my family. Carson LOVES Grandma Alice. We went to the parade, J Dawgs, BYU, SLC and Temple Square. I got to go to the Stadium of Fire with my family. We got to see Jimett and her kids. We got to meet my niece Chloe. Cory got to golf with Dave. It was so great. 

We got stopped for 20 minutes on the way there for construction. So we took some selfies, of course.

We tried to get one of the 4 of us with the temple in the background. Apparently, we need a selfie stick.

Maddison had us over for a BBQ. She's the best.

Dave. Oh Dave.

Baby Chloe! She's 10 months and walking everywhere! She's the tiniest thing and has a BIG attitude. Super funny!

So my Mom is that crazy embarrassing lady at the parade. She waves and yells at everyone. She made a good pal with a young guy sitting near her. They teamed up and sang the entire Cougar Fight Song--long after the band had gone. They were both on their feet clapping and singing away--facing the crowd as the parade was taking place. I tried to bury my face. That's my Mom. I bet Jimett would have stood and joined in if she could have. She's holding up a 4 cause it's the 4th.

Eden gets the best seating.

The boys were so good for the car ride. Like so good. We had to stop a lot for Carson to pee on the side of the road. He loved "making mud" with this urine. We had a great trip!

4th of July 2014

Whoa, I meant to post this awhile ago...

We drove to Utah for the 4th and stayed with Cory's old mission friend, Dave and his wife Katie. They were so kind to let us stay with them. It was fun to catch up. They are hilarious. 

In no particular order...

-We went to the balloon festival

-Walked around BYU and got some things in the bookstore.

-Visited the Browns

-Ate at Olive Garden

-Went to the parade

-Visited Dr. Aznar

-Waved to Gramma Alice at the Freedom Run

-Walked around at the Freedom Festival

-Visited the DeWolfs

-Watched fireworks. 

-And drove home. 

It was a short busy, visit. It was so fun to visit Utah. We have missed it. 

 

Easter 2014

This was our first Easter in Arizona! Amber and Warren invited us to have Easter with them. We participated in their ward's Easter egg hunt, which was held at Warren's parent's house. That was really fun! They had games, crafts, and lots of donuts. We had Easter dinner with Warren's family as well. They are so kind. I made the boys matching ties. They looked super cute!

Christmas 2013

It was so fun to see Carson's little face light up this year. He loved Christmas. Right before we opened presents, Cory played out the Christmas story with Carson's nativity set. (Which Carson actually enjoyed) We had a great time spending time together and staying home playing toys!

4th of July 2013

Cory was doing work/school stuff in Arizona this year. So for most of the day, it was just Carson and I. 

-We went to the ward breakfast in the morning.

-Carson attended his first parade and he loved every second of it! He clapped and waved the whole time. And he loved people throwing candy at him. Whenever there was a break in the parade, he would do the more sign.

-After dinner we picked Cory up from the airport and went looking for some fireworks. 

-Then we watched the firework show in Bettendorf with some friends in the ward.  Or as Carson likes to call them, "boom, booms."

I think it's Carson's favorite holiday. He seriously had a blast.

At the parade.

Clapping.

His first popsicle ever! He's never wanted on until then! He ate the whole thing too.

He thought the firework show was a hoot!

Easter 2013

We had a fantastic Easter. Tyler & Ashley and their kids were able to come and spend time with us. We had fun! Even though it was freezing! And we had a yummy Easter dinner together.